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Pique macho recipe
Savor the bold flavors of this Bolivian classic!
Ingredients
- 500 g potatoes
- 200 g hot dog
- 500 g beef steak
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 100 g salsa
How to make Pique macho
- Dice 500 g of potatoes into small cubes. Set aside for cooking later.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the diced potatoes. Cook for about 15 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute.
- Sauté 1 chopped onion for 3 minutes until it becomes translucent, then add 2 minced garlic cloves.
- Also add 1 chopped green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook everything for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in 300 g of sliced beef, and 200 g of sliced hot dog, cooking for about 10 minutes until browned.
- Add 2 diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Divide the cooked potatoes onto plates, then top with the beef and hot dog mixture.
- Spoon salsa over the meat mixture on each plate just before serving.
What is Pique macho?
Pique macho is a traditional dish from Bolivia, simmered in one pot, and takes about 40 minutes from start to finish. It is built around potatoes, beef steak and hot dog. The recipe below uses 12 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Pique macho take?
At 40 minutes it is quicker than 71% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 6 dishes built on potatoes. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 15 minutes.
Any tips for making Pique macho?
Balancing the flavors of meat and toppings makes this dish outstanding.
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